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The Caffeinated LibrariansBuffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 7The Caffeinated Librarians finally conclude their adventure through all seven seasons of Buffy! They cover three episodes from Season 7: "Lessons," "Conversations with Dead People," and "Chosen"
2025-07-031h 00
Highlands Current Audio StoriesPutnam Weighs Golf Course PayoffFinance chief says loan hobbles contractor
Putnam's finance commissioner is recommending that the county spend $4.7 million to pay off the loan used to acquire its golf course in 2003 and rebid the contract to run the operation.
Michael Lewis told the Legislature's Audit Committee on Monday (June 23) that the county would save $477,000 in interest with the early payoff of the tax-exempt bonds whose proceeds were used to buy the former Lake MacGregor Golf Course in Mahopac. He also presented an alternative in which the county would use $1.7 million to pay off a portion of the bonds, saving $175,198 in interest...2025-06-2703 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBuffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 6The Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their adventure through all seven seasons of Buffy! They cover three episodes from Season 6: "Bargaining Part 1," "Doublemeat Palace," and "Once More With Feeling"
2025-06-2730 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBuffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 5The Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their adventure through all seven seasons of Buffy! They cover three episodes from Season 5: "No Place Like Home," "The Body," and "The Gift"
2025-06-2042 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansMusic TalkTaking a break from Buffy, the Caffeinated Librarians have made a playlist and spend this episode hanging out and talking about music!
The Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5NtMQRzJ3SJpg5EndXTN58?si=c604XGZWR5m4Kz6HXRjOpQ
2025-06-1850 min
Highlands Current Audio StoriesPutnam Issues Measles AlertIndividual visited Mahopac tavern while contagious
The Putnam County Department of Health issued a health alert on Wednesday (June 4) for an exposure to measles on May 28 at Arturo's Tavern in Mahopac.
Anyone who visited the location between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on that day should call the Health Department at 845-808-1390 and ask to speak to a nurse. Symptoms include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red/watery eyes and a rash. Symptoms may start 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Measles is caused by a highly contagious airborne virus that spreads easily when an...2025-06-0603 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBuffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 4The Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their adventure through all seven seasons of Buffy! They tackle three episodes from Season 4: "The Freshman," "Hush," and "Restless"
2025-06-0645 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBuffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 3The Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their adventure through all seven seasons of Buffy! They tackle three episodes from Season 3: "Anne," "Faith, Hope and Trick," and "The Wish"
2025-05-3050 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBuffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 2The Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their adventure through all seven seasons of Buffy! They tackle three episodes from Season 2: "When She Was Bad" and "Becoming" Parts 1 and 2.
2025-05-231h 00
The Caffeinated LibrariansBuffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 1The Caffeinated Librarians are embarking on an odyssey through all seven seasons of Buffy! Starting off with Season 1, they tackle three episodes: "Angel," "Nightmares," and "Prophecy Girl."
2025-05-1656 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansStrange Casseroles - EnemyThe Caffeinated Librarians are capping off their Strange Casseroles series, a celebration of strange films, with Enemy!
2025-05-0951 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansStrange Casseroles - MirrormaskThe Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their Strange Casseroles series, a celebration of strange films, with Mirrormask!
2025-05-0252 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansStrange Casseroles - Black SwanThe Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their Strange Casseroles series, a celebration of strange films, with Black Swan!
2025-04-2539 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansStrange Casseroles - HouseThe Caffeinated Librarians are kicking off a new series: Strange Casseroles, a celebration of strange films! First up is House, the 1977 Japanese horror film!
2025-04-1847 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansThe Caffeinated Librarians: Batman Series - The Mr. Freeze SpecactularThe Caffeinated Librarians cap off Annalise's farewell series with a double feature of Mr. Freeze movies: Batman & Robin and Sub-Zero!
2025-04-1150 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBatman Series - HushThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Batman series with Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee's acclaimed storyline, Hush!
2025-04-0443 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBatman Series - The BatmanThe Caffeinated Librarians are saying farewell to Annalise with a series all about Batman! Kicking it off is a discussion about The Batman! Unfortunately, due to technical issues the back half of this episode is lost, but hey, that first half is pretty great!
2025-03-2829 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBook Club: The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. DickThe book club has another meeting! This time, they're discussing The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Philip K. Dick!
2025-03-2153 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansAdventure Series - AsokaThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their adventure series with the Bollywood epic, Asoka!
2025-03-1450 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansAdventure Series - The Three MusketeersThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their adventure movie series with The Three Musketeers!
2025-03-0757 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansAdventure Series - Mad Max: Fury RoadThe Caffeinated Librarians kick off their adventure movie series with Mad Max: Fury Road!
2025-02-2850 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansThe Caffeinated Librarians Book Club: Mister Magic by Kiersten White - Part 2The Caffeinated Librarians conclude their discussion on Mister Magic by Kiersten White!
2025-02-2138 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansThe Caffeinated Librarians Book Club: Mister Magic by Kiersten White - Part 1The Caffeinated Librarians do what no other librarians would dare to: start a book club. For their first foray into literature, they cover the first half of Kiersten White's Mister Magic!
2025-02-1455 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansFantasy Series - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among ThievesGet your dice ready, the Caffeinated Librarians are capping off their Fantasy Series with Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves!
2025-01-3139 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansFantasy Series - WillowThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their fantasy series with Willow!
2025-01-2441 min
The B.T.G.S. Guide to Dining OutOlympic Diner In Mahopac New York ReviewOlympic Diner In Mahopac New York Review2025-01-2000 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansFantasy Series - Pan's LabyrinthThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their fantasy series with Pan's Labyrinth!
2025-01-1739 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansFantasy Series - Three Thousand Years of LongingThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their fantasy series with Three Thousand Years of Longing!
2025-01-0947 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansFantasy Series - The ImaginaryThe Caffeinated Librarians are kicking off their fantasy film series with The Imaginary!
2025-01-0345 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansCrime Series - ManhunterThe Caffeinated Librarians are capping off their crime series with Manhunter, the 1980s adaptation of Red Dragon!
2024-12-1956 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansCrime Series - SicarioThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their crime series with Sicario!
2024-12-1336 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansCrime Series - The Dark KnightThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their crime series with The Dark Knight!
2024-12-0656 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansCrime Series - LuredThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their crime series with Lured!
2024-11-2243 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansCrime Series - Great Mouse DetectiveThe Caffeinated Librarians kick off their crime movie series with The Great Mouse Detective!
2024-11-1555 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansAnimal ManThe Caffeinated Librarians finish up their first comics series with Grant Morrison's Animal Man!
2024-11-0158 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansI Saw the TV GlowThe Caffeinated Librarians bring their Halloween series to a close with I Saw the TV Glow! As with the other episodes, check out the video on YouTube for some spooky extras!
2024-10-2452 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansLate Night With The DevilThe Caffeinated Librarians watch another spooky pick, Late Night With The Devil!
2024-10-1843 minThe B.T.G.S. Guide to Dining OutOlympic Diner In Mahopac New York ReviewOlympic diner in Mahopac New York review2024-10-1400 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansOne Cut of the DeadThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Halloween celebration with One Cut of the Dead! Check out the episode on YouTube for some more found footage fun!
2024-10-1140 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRing 0The Caffeinated Librarians are kicking off the Halloween season with Ring 0! Check out the episode on YouTubefor some found footage fun!
2024-10-0446 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansHarleenThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their dive into the world of comics with Stjepan Šejić's Harleen!
2024-09-2740 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRed Hood and the OutlawsThe Caffeinated Librarians are continuing their comic book (or is it Batman?) series with Red Hood and the Outlaws!
2024-09-2036 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBatgirl of BurnsideThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their comic book discussions with Batgirl of Burnside!
2024-09-1354 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansBatman: The Long HalloweenThe Caffeinated Librarians are back and kicking off their new season by venturing into new territory: comic books! In our first comics centric episode we cover the classic Batman story by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, The Long Halloween!
2024-09-0642 minThe B.T.G.S. Guide to Dining OutOlympics Diner in Mahopac New York ReviewOlympic diner in Mahopac New York review2024-09-0400 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansPride Series - EuphoriaThe Caffeinated Librarians conclude their Pride series and the season with Euphoria!
The Pride Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fw19yRR5HyXI0KJtmStXe?si=1cc2188d89634aae
2024-06-2854 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansPride Series - BottomsThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Pride month celebration with the hysterical Bottoms!
The Pride Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fw19yRR5HyXI0KJtmStXe?si=1cc2188d89634aae
2024-06-2145 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansPride Series - Brokeback MountainThe Caffeinated Librarians kick off their Pride Month celebration with Brokeback Mountain, both the short story and the film it inspired! The Pride Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2fw19yRR5HyXI0KJtmStXe?si=1cc2188d89634aae
2024-06-1443 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansTime to Cry - Past LivesThe Caffeinated Librarians cap off their Time to Cry series with Past Lives!
2024-06-0751 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansTime to Cry - Anna KareninaThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Time To Cry series with an extra emotional episode about Joe Wright's Anna Karenina!
2024-05-3157 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansTime to Cry - Wind RiverThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Time to Cry series with Wind River!
2024-05-2448 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansTime to Cry - Maquia: When The Promised Flower BloomsThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Time to Cry series with Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms!
2024-05-1744 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansTime to Cry - Black BeautyThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their series on tearjerkers with Black Beauty!
2024-05-1041 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansTime to Cry - Untamed HeartThe Caffeinated Librarians kick off their series on tearjerkers with Untamed Heart!
2024-05-0352 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansStar Trek: VoyagerThe Caffeinated Librarians conclude their Star Trek series with Voyager! Featuring special guest Will Hennessey!
2024-04-2552 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansStar Trek: Deep Space NineThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Star Trek series with special guest Will Hennessey with a discussion of Deep Space Nine!
2024-04-1954 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansStar Trek: The Next GenerationThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Star Trek series with The Next Generation!
2024-04-051h 05
The Caffeinated LibrariansStar Trek II: The Wrath of KhanThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their Star Trek series with Wrath of Khan and the episode of the Original Series that it continues from: Space Seed!
2024-03-291h 12
The Caffeinated LibrariansStar Trek: The Original SeriesThe Caffeinated Librarians kick off their Star Trek series by talking about the Original Series with special guest, Will Hennessey!
2024-03-2252 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRom Com Series - 10 Things I Hate About YouThe Caffeinated Librarians conclude their romantic series with 10 Things I Hate About You!
2024-03-1555 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRom Com Series - MoonstruckThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their romantic comedy series with Moonstruck!
(Apologies, the first minute or so of audio is rough, but after that it's back to our usual quality!)
2024-03-0848 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRom Com Series - Phantom ThreadThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their romantic comedy series with Phantom Thread!
2024-03-0149 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRom Com Series - The Night is Short, Walk on GirlThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their rom com series with The Night is Short, Walk on Girl!
2024-02-1646 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRom Com Series - Pretty in PinkThe Caffeinated Librarians continue their romantic comedy series with Pretty in Pink!
2024-02-0948 min
The Caffeinated LibrariansRom Com Series - Forgetting Sarah MarshallThe Caffeinated Librarians kick off their romantic comedy series with Forgetting Sarah Marshall!
2024-02-0134 min
Sell My House Fast /w Priority Home Buyers!We Buy Houses Mahopac New YorkSell My House Fast Mahopac NY! If you’re looking to sell your home in Mahopac New York (Median Home Value of $535,293), you should know that 2023 local market data indicated an average 72 days to sale, with 50.60% of homes in selling under list price. So how do I go about selling my home fast (and getting the most cash)?
At Priority Home Buyers, we get asked to "buy my house" daily. So if you've been thinking “I need to sell my house for cash" lately, we're here to help. We offer cash for houses and would be glad to h...2023-10-0801 min
Diamond DiehardsJeff Pearlman, Author of "The Last Folk Hero - The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson"Joe Rizzo brought on NY Times Best-Selling author Jeff Pearlman to talk about his new masterpiece, "The Last Folk Hero - The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson" in a lively half-hour episode. First off, buy the book because you're gonna love it. Listening/watching this show ought to convince you, anyway.
https://www.amazon.com/Last-Folk-Hero-Life-Jackson/
Riz and Jeff dove into the making of the book and some of the interesting pieces behind it. Off the bat, Riz became the first of myriad hosts to have listened to the audiobook and was able to provide the author valuable feedback...2022-11-1500 min
Energy Stoners™ Cafe podcast'Mahopac Writers Group" guests: Vincent Dacquino and Maria Beradi Ferretti host: Toni QuestAuthors Vincent T Dacquino and Maria Berardi Ferretti are this week’s guest on the Energy Stoners™ Cafe podcast. They discuss the benefits, history, and encouraging atmosphere of the Mahopac Writers Group and Maria’s recently published book, ‘Who Said What’ host: Toniquesttv@gmail.com guests: www.Vincentdacquino.com Maria Beradi Ferretti Energy Stoners™ Cafe podcast is the intellectual property of Toni Quest and James H. Brooks, producers.2022-11-1229 min
Hudson Valley Uncensored05/26/2022 Weekly Editorial RoundupOn this week’s episode of Hudson Valley Uncensored, host Brett Freeman is joined by regulars Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, plus Carol Reif, managing director of North Salem News and The Somers Record, and reporters Whit Anderson, Gino De Angelis, and Sophia Caselnova. First up, Marschhauser reports on the Board of Education elections in Lakeland, Yorktown, and Katonah Lewisboro. As predicted, the incumbents reigned supreme, despite challenges from grassroots groups who disapprove of what the board has been doing. In response, Marschhauser and Freeman discuss th...2022-05-2628 minHudson Valley Uncensored05/18/2022 Weekly Editorial RoundupOn this week’s episode of Hudson Valley Uncensored, host Brett Freeman is joined by regulars Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News; and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, plus reporters Gino De Angelis, Whit Anderson, Sophia Caselnova, and Tom Bartley. The episode kicks off with an announcement about Halston Media’s new monthly publication, The Mount Kisco Bedford Times. Its coverage area includes Mount Kisco, Bedford, and Pound Ridge, and its first issue, out May 19, will cover the local fire departments’ new chiefs...2022-05-1837 minHudson Valley Uncensored03/28/2022 Weekly Editorial Roundup and Dr. Paul Strombom on Colorectal Cancer AwarenessEditorial Roundup and Dr. Paul Strombom on Colorectal Cancer AwarenessThis week on Hudson Valley Uncensored, Brett Freeman has an interview with colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Paul Strombom from Phelps Hospital to talk about Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Then, later on in the episode, he also is joined by regulars Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times.First up, Freeman is joined by Dr. Paul Strombom to discuss colorectal cancer and the im...2022-03-2821 minHudson Valley Uncensored13/14/2022 Weekly Editorial RoundupOn this week’s episode of Hudson Valley Uncensored, host Brett Freeman is joined by some new guests—Jessica Einterz, reporter for The Katonah Lewisboro Times and Yorktown News, and Whit Anderson, reporter for The Somers Record and North Salem News. Also joining them are regulars Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News; and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times.New reporter Einterz starts us off with a story she’s working on about the rise in gas prices, and the group discus...2022-03-1430 minHudson Valley Uncensored02/24/2022 Weekly Editorial RoundupTom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman for today’s weekly editorial roundup. The episode starts with some sad news about a fire in Heritage Hills which resulted in the death of a woman and her dog and a discussion about keeping safe and helping out in the wake of disasters. Marschhauser then reports on the long-running problems Lakeland School Board has been having, which culminated in a very rowdy and hos...2022-02-2437 minHudson Valley Uncensored02/14/2022 Weekly Editorial RoundupTom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman for this weekly editorial roundup.Marschhauser kicks off by discussing the new state law coming into effect that's upset some people in town. The law provides that if a residence is built on any property, even if it's in a commercial zone, that residential unit is allowed to build an accessory dwelling unit. According to Yorktown Planning Director John Tegeder, an accessory dwelling unit...2022-02-1439 minHudson Valley Uncensored01/24/2022 Weekly Editorial RoundupTom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman for this weekly editorial roundup.Walogorsky kicks off the discussion by explaining a possible real estate development in Baldwin Place by Urstadt Biddle Properties. In this development, everyone shopping at HomeGoods will be relocated to Mohegan Lake, with another larger retail store coming. Urstadt Biddle Properties are proposing a new apartment building that would be 5 stories with 160-units of affordable living apartments. Walogorsky mentions...2022-01-2444 minHudson Valley Uncensored12/06/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupBrian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman for today's weekly editorial roundup. Dumas begins by talking about goose culling at the Mahopac Lakes, describing how geese poop over the area and create health hazards, especially on the beachfront, and explains the different methods of reducing the goose population. He also notes that some people, like Town Councilwoman Suzanne McDonough, oppose the practice, calling it animal cruelty. Dumas then reports on the proposed downtown revitalization project, and the Mahopac Fire Department Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony...2021-12-0630 minHudson Valley Uncensored11/29/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupBrian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, are back again this week to join host Brett Freeman for the weekly editorial roundup. Brian starts things off by delving into the fallout from the use of a racial slur by a Republican district leader, as well as some holiday activities taking place in Yorktown and surrounding area. Tom goes on to share some town budgeting and Schoolhouse Theatre news, some upcoming community events, and t...2021-11-2942 minHudson Valley Uncensored11/15/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupBrian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman for today’s weekly editorial roundup. Walogorsky begins with a recap of several Veterans Day events that were held in North Salem and Somers. He talks about the recent release of both town budgets, the latest in local sports, and shares a feel-good story involving a woman who gave birth at home unexpectedly with the help of Westchester emergency responders.Next Marschhauser gives an up...2021-11-1535 minHudson Valley Uncensored11/08/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupOn today’s editorial roundup, Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman to discuss the exciting results of November 2’s election, voter trends in the Hudson Valley, and how these compared to national outcomes. The group also looks into Democratic/Republican breakdowns across municipalities, the tendency for people to vote based on personality in local politics, and how the pandemic may have affected voting this year. Finally, you’ll hear about a speci...2021-11-0932 minHudson Valley Uncensored11/01/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupReporter Nick Trujillo of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times joins Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, as well as Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, for this week’s editorial roundup with host Brett Freeman. Trujillo begins with the sudden and tragic loss of Emily Rose Storm, who died by suicide on October 10. Trujillo also talks about the “Festival for Our Future,” which was held at the Lewisboro Town Park, and gives an update on the 2022 budget for Yorktown, as well as the appointment of new assistant superintendent in Lakeland, Dr. Tracy Norman...2021-11-0124 minHudson Valley Uncensored10/25/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupBob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, join today’s editorial roundup to discuss local news and headlines in the Hudson Valley with host Brett Freeman. They begin with the latest on upcoming town elections in great detail, the most controversial and heated races, as well as the dangers of having one-party dominance in local government. Next Walogorsky details several grant applications taking place in North Salem to help with upgrades and infrastructure improvements, and Mar...2021-10-2534 minHudson Valley Uncensored10/18/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupOn today’s editorial roundup, Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, join host Brett Freeman to discuss the early retirement of Mahopac School District Superintendent, Anthony DiCarlo, the release of a private conversation recorded between Putnam County Sheriff Bob Langley and Carmel Town Supervisor Kenneth Schmitt, and this year’s local budget season. You’ll hear about upcoming Halloween events in the area, and Walogorsky gives listeners an update on the collaboration between North Salem and Somers...2021-10-1941 minHudson Valley Uncensored10/04/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupToday’s editorial roundup features Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times. Dumas and Marschhauser join host Brett Freeman to discuss local news and headlines, beginning with the story of Con Ed moving some electrical wires underground in Yorktown, as well as an upcoming project to bring sewers to 315 homes in the area. Marschhauser also talks about the ongoing debate regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative in the Lakeland School District, and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Support Connection organization, which provides emotional, social and educational sup...2021-10-0536 minHudson Valley Uncensored09/27/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupWeekly Editorial RoundupReturning on this week’s editorial roundup is Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. Today Bob joins Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, as well as Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, to give listeners a health update after his recent 16-day stay in the hospital due to a diabetic foot ulcer. Dumas talks about the outpouring of support and well wishes he has received, and host Brett Freeman shares some of the latest news out of Mahopac, including the heartwarming story of the co...2021-09-2931 minHudson Valley Uncensored09/20/2021 Weekly Editorial RoundupOn this week's editorial roundup, host Brett Freeman welcomes two new voices from our Halston Media team: Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times reporter, Nick Trujillo; and our Director of Client Content and Marketing, as well as our Business and Special Sections editor, Vim Wilkinson. Trujillo and Wilkinson join the show along with Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, to discuss what they’re currently working on and which stories they’re most excited about moving forward.Wilkinson begins with...2021-09-2244 minHudson Valley Uncensored09/06/2021 Weekly Editor RoundupOn this week's editorial roundup, host Brett Freeman welcomes back our Halston Media newspaper editors: Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. They begin by discussing the recent flooding around Lake Mahopac, local events being planned to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and a moving military tribute held by the Yorktown Lions Club. They review upcoming plans to reduce rush hour congestion on Route 684, as indicated by the New York State Department of Transportation. Walogorsky s...2021-09-0633 minHudson Valley Uncensored08/30/21 Weekly Editor RoundupOn this week's editorial roundup, host Brett Freeman welcomes back our Halston Media newspaper editors: Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. They discuss local news and headlines, beginning with several special events to memorialize the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11. They offer updates on mask and vaccine mandates in their respective school districts, Walogorsky makes an exciting announcement for North Salem internet users, and Marschhauser speaks to the struggle that many small businesses are facing to recruit...2021-08-3123 minHudson Valley UncensoredWeekly Editor RoundupOn today’s episode, host Brett Freeman welcomes back our Halston Media newspaper editors: Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. They join the podcast to discuss the week’s biggest local headlines, beginning with an update on marijuana dispensaries in Yorktown. Marschhauser explains that despite the town board voting to opt out of marijuana dispensaries, there was a local petition to overturn this decision, which has since shifted focus elsewhere. Walogorsky and Dumas also talk about their local Board of Education meet...2021-08-2524 minHudson Valley UncensoredWeekly Roundup with Our Halston Media EditorsOn today’s episode, host Brett Freeman welcomes back three editors from our Halston Media newspapers: Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. They join the podcast to discuss the week’s biggest national and local headlines, beginning with Governor Cuomo’s resignation following numerous allegations of sexual harassment. They offer their predictions for what might happen next, and whether Governor Cuomo will be indicted. You’ll also hear an update on mask mandates within local school districts and statewide, and Dumas details...2021-08-1827 minHudson Valley UncensoredBridging the Political Divide with Randy FreemanAt the top of today’s episode, host Brett Freeman welcomes three editors from our Halston Media newspapers: Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. They discuss the recent downfall of Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the calls for him to resign following numerous allegations of sexual harrassment and sexual assault. You’ll hear their thoughts and opinions as they deliberate about extreme accountability, particularly in the Me Too era, how Governor Cuomo might move forward either by way of resignation or impeachment, and...2021-08-091h 07Hudson Valley UncensoredRecreational Cannabis with Mahopac News Editor Bob DumasToday’s guest is the editor of Mahopac News, Bob Dumas. Dumas has been with Halston Media for over six and a half years, and as you’ll hear, he is not just an employee, but also a good friend. He is truly dedicated to the town of Carmel, NY, and today he joins host Brett Freeman for an in-depth interview to discuss his life story and share his thoughts on local news and events. Dumas and Freeman talk about the current debate to allow marijuana dispensaries in Carmel, his past arrest for growing cannabis in 2002, and how serving 30 days...2021-08-021h 31Hudson Valley UncensoredThe Importance of Civility with Jonathan Schneider [UPDATED]On today’s episode, host Brett Freeman welcomes Jonathan Schneider of Mahopac, NY. Before beginning his career as an accountant, Schneider was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, instructing Marines in hand-to-hand combat before leaving for overseas combat zones. He did a tour in Iraq in 2003 and returned to Mahopac when his military duty concluded. Schneider and Freeman have been friends for many years and even share a birthday. Schneider has a heart of gold, the sincerity of a Boy Scout, the bravery of a Marine, and he’s the only politician you’ll find who picks up tra...2021-07-2651 min
Things You Pretend to Know AboutPretending to Know About: Grassroots Organizing (in a small town)Rae gets personal in this episode of TYP2KA. She has some words to say about how her hometown has been treating the BLM movement online and in general. But she sees hope in local activism! This episode Rae speaks with the organizers of PV4 Racial Justice (Putnam Valley, NY), Ilyanna Garcia, Gabriella Lee and Pricilla Fonte and representative and organizer of PAC4 Racial Justice (Mahopac, NY). These folks are fighting for civil rights and what is right in towns that don't always want to listen. Listen to this episode if want to get inspiration on how you can...2020-09-241h 11
RadioRotaryMany Hats of Rotarian Greg Amato (Aired on June 8 and 9, 2019) Lake Mahopac Rotarian Greg Amato in this program tells about several of the community activities he has been supporting since his retirement as police chief of the town of Carmel. He has been in Rotary for 25 years and works on his club’s annual fundraiser of raffling off a new Corvette, a practice the club has maintained for 35 years. The proceeds of the raffle all go to support community projects by nonprofit groups, many of them part of the medical support of the county. Another event that looms big for Greg and for the community each year is the 4-H...2019-06-2529 min
"#HVpucks"Season 3 Episode 13: Mahopac IndiansIn this episode of "#HVpucks," I chat with Tim Donaghy, Head Coach of the Mahopac Indians. Enjoy!2019-02-1037 min
RadioRotaryLearning Lab with Amy Shapiro (June 3 2016 and 4 2017)RadioRotary interviews librarian Amy Shapiro , who supervises the Mahopac Library Learning Lab, a multigenerational learning center focused on technical help for computers, smartphones, or other electronic devices. This lab, which is open five days a week, provides one-on-one individual help along with two classes each week on aid for resume preparation. The library not only has
desktop computers that patrons can use, but also offers Wi-Fi access for personal devices. The Lab is available for adults and for children either over fifth grade or with their parents—no library card needed. The Learning Lab is only one of the services of...2018-07-2825 minRadioRotary4-H in Putnam Country (Aired on July 16 & 17, 2016)RadioRotary interviews Carmel Rotarian Marjorie Keith and recent Mahopac High School student Robert Solerno about the role of the 4-H Club of Putnam Country. Keith is the Executive Director of Putnam County’s branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, which sponsors 4-H clubs, while Solerno is not only an enthusiastic member of 4-H, but also a former member of the Mahopac High School Interact Club. Although we think of 4-H (which stands for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) primarily as rural, the club thrives in Putnam County, which is not rural, with programs or divisions devoted to pet care, media, cr...2018-07-2525 min
DIY MFA Radio144: Telling a True Story - Interview with Herb FreedHey there word nerds! This episode is brought to you buy our amazing word nerd fans and supporters on Patreon. If you’d like to help support this show, hop over to patreon.com/DIYMFA Today I’m thrilled to have Herb Freed on the show. Herb started his adult life as an ordained rabbi and became the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Shalom in Lake Mahopac, New York, at the same time producing and directing three shows at the Maidman Playhouse in New York City. Eventually, he resigned his pulpit to become a movie dire...2017-04-2644 min
"#HVpucks"Special Goaltender Edition of "The Hudson Valley Hockey Podcast" New Rochelle, Mahopac & Nyack/TZIn celebration of my first (and very successful month as host of the show; this is a special edition of "The Hudson Valley Hockey Podcast" featuring player interviews with Alex Herman (New Rochelle), Peter Siolas (Mahopac) and Kieran Varga (Nyack/Tappan Zee). Enjoy!2017-02-0920 min